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Top 5 Vehicle Exporters in South Africa — June 2025

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Although the current shift in global trade policy poses challenges to vehicle exports, there was an increase in the number of vehicles exported from South Africa in June 2025. Here’s the breakdown and top five. Volkswagen Group SA saw a significant increase in vehicle exports in June 2025. Image: Volkswagen Despite the growing toll of geopolitical and trade-related disruptions to the market, in June 2025, South Africa’s vehicle exports registered increased by 7.9% (or 2 647 units) to 36 343 units compared to the same month in June 2024. In June 2025, Volkswagen Group South Africa recorded the most significant increase in vehicle exports, with 12 159 units, an increase of 7 854, shipped from the German marque’s Kariega manufacturing plant to global shores. As a reminder, VW’s local assembly facility produces the (SA-only) Polo Vivo , Polo and, soon, Tengo entry-level compact crossover. It’s also the only production line where the Polo GTI is built. Ford South Africa and BMW Group...
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Mercedes-AMG Bids Farewell to CLA 45 S with Final Edition

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Mercedes-AMG is saying farewell to the CLA 45 S, with the German automaker revealing the Final Edition model before discontinuing this performance-focused model in 2026.  Image: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG will discontinue the CLA 45 S in 2026. However, before finally saying farewell to the coupé-styled, performance-focused compact sedan, the firm is giving it a fitting sendoff with the introduction of the Final Edition model. The Final Edition package features model-specific exterior and interior design elements, the former including ‘ 45 S ‘ decals on the front doors, yellow trim finishes, and a set of 19-inch alloy wheels. Finished in matter black, replete with yellow accents, the latter items house gloss black brake callipers. Only two paint options are on offer: MANUFAKTUR mountain grey magno and night black uni. Image: Mercedes-Benz Stepping inside, the AMG Performance seats are upholstered in black MICROCUT microfibre and ARTICO synthetic leather, features yellow co...
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Top 5 Best-Selling Bakkies in South Africa — June 2025

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In the sixth month of 2025, South Africa’s bakkie segment recorded a continued increase in sales. Here’s the breakdown of South Africa’s best-selling bakkies in June 2025. Toyota Hilux sales were up by 487 units compared to May 2025. Image: Toyota South Africa’s overall 2025 new-car sales continued to show growth in June, with the passenger car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) segments especially seeing an increase in sales — naamsa reporting the former and latter registering increases of 21.7 and 14.9% over June 2024, respectively. Taking a closer look at the popular bakkie segment, comparing the June 2025 sales to May 2025’s , there was a considerable rise in sales of vehicles of this ilk. Each of South Africa’s top five best-selling bakkies in May 2025 saw an increase in registrations in the sixth month of this year. However, there was a change to the list (see below). In June 2025, the Toyota Hilux remained South Africa’s best-selling bakkie. However, perhaps more notewor...
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Range Rover Sport SV Black Edition: Pricing & Specs

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The Range Rover Sport SV Black has been confirmed for South Africa. Here’s when this stealthy Range Rover will arrive and how much it will cost. See pricing below… Image: Land Rover The Range Rover SV Black builds on the “standard” SV derivative with its distinctive styling, inside and out. As this special edition’s name will suggest, this model features myriad black trim elements, including for the badging, and a full Narvik Gloss Black Exterior Pack to lend it a more sinister appearance. The carbon-fibre bonnet, 23-inch forged alloy wheels, brake callipers, and quad exhaust outlets are among the items finished in this hue. The theme continues to the interior, which gains Ebony Windsor leather upholstery, Gloss Grand Black trim and unique illuminated treadplates. This model is based on the Coventry carmaker’s most powerful offering to date, the SV, which employs a 4.4-litre  V8 petrol engine, which incorporates mild-hybrid tech. The twin-turbo mill produces a healthy 467...
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Top 10 Best-Selling Passenger Cars in South Africa — June 2025

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There’s been a significant number of changes in the June 2025 chart of South Africa’s best-selling passenger cars. Here’s the breakdown. The Corolla Cross claimed top spot as South Africa’s best-selling passenger car in June 2025. Image: Toyota South Africa’s new-car sales market continues to gain momentum as 2025 progresses, with many manufacturers seeing a steady rise in sales since the start of the new year. In June 2025, an estimated 32 570 new passenger cars were sold, signifying an overall increase of 828 units over May 2025 and healthy 21.7% increase over June 2024 . Of the overall figure of new passenger cars sold in June 2025, the vehicle rental industry accounted for 10.7% of sales, as reported by naamsa . In June 2024, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) was once again South Africa’s best-selling car brand, with the locally-built Corolla Cross leading the charge for TSAM in the passenger-car segment. In the sixth month of this year, our 2025 SUV Shootout runner-up bes...
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2025 Classic Car Show in Johannesburg Gears Up to Celebrate V8 Power

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On 6 July 2025, a host of enthusiasts will come together at the Nasrec Grounds in Johannesburg to showcase their much-loved classic cars. Here’s what you can expect from this year’s The Classic Car Show. Image: The Classic Car Show Since 2012, The Classic Car Show has been one of the ideal events for classic-car enthusiasts to get up close with a selection of sought-after classics. And the 2025 instalment promises to be a “hotbed” of V8 muscle cars and “interesting” old-timers. Traditionally the focal point of this event, organiser Paulo Calisto says the spirit of V8 muscle will be very much alive at the 13th rendition of The Classic Car Show, with a “mouth-watering” selection expected for Sunday, 6 July. However, V8-powered classics reigning from the ’States won’t be the only cars on display. Early 1980s Ford Escorts, in 1 600 Sport and RS2000 form, will also be present and, as we’ve come to expect from the event, an array of European and British classics. The former includes D...
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Top 10 Best-Selling Car Brands in South Africa — June 2025

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Here’s the breakdown of South Africa’s best-selling car brands in June 2025. Toyota remained at the top of the new-car sales charts in June 2025. Image: Toyota In May 2025, naamsa , the Automotive Business Council of South Africa, reported that the fifth month of the year signified a turning point for the local automotive market. Taking a glance at the top 10 best-selling car brands in South Africa in June 2025 (see the list below), the momentum gained from May 2025’s new-car sales continued into June, with most of the country’s top-selling automakers recording increases in sales. Toyota once again lead the sales charts, with the local arm of the Japanese automaker, in June 2025, recording a 1 360-unit increase in overall sales over May 2025 . Suzuki and Volkswagen remained in second and third place, respectively. There were a few changes, though, with Ford surpassing Hyundai for fourth spot, while Kia , with 1 230 units sold, was relegated from 10th to 12th position — BMW Group...
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